SACRAMENTO COUNTY -- A 7-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car on Thursday afternoon, The Sacramento Bee reports. This devastating accident occurred at about 1:20 p.m., when the boy, Tevon Webb, was attempting to cross Howe Avenue in the city of Arden-Arcade. The driver, a 37-year-old Sacramento woman, did not sustain any injuries after the accident. However, Webb suffered major head trauma and was transported to UC Davis Medical Center where he later died due his injuries.
Cause of the Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Arden-Arcade
Based on the information provided by The Sacramento Bee, it is not evident what cause the driver to hit the pedestrian and whether or not she could have prevented the collision from happening. Therefore, police officials investigating this October 27th pedestrian accident will monitor the situation and look at a number of factors that may have contributed to the crash such as distracted driving, reckless or negligent actions of the driver, the speed of the vehicle, and possible vehicle malfunctions.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
Collisions involving pedestrians and automobiles can result to catastrophic injuries and death. Children and the elderly are the most vulnerable to suffer from serious harm following an accident. Therefore, while authorities are still trying to determine what caused this crash to occur, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Northern California pedestrian accident attorney to discuss their legal rights in a wrongful death claim. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney who understands unique and complex incidents such as this one, can help the family in efforts in determining who is responsible for the crash, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.
Sources: The Sacramento Bee
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